.Professional | Full-Time | Engineering Do you want to have an important role in shaping the wind turbines of tomorrow and the processes related to this? Do you have the mindset to provide innovative solutions to power curve performance challenges, then this is a perfect opportunity for you! Come join our mission as a Lead Control Engineer in the Loads & Controls Department. Power Solutions & Vestas Quality > Product Solutions & Integration > LaC Quality Vestas Power Solutions is the cornerstone of Vestas. Through innovation, development and continuous product improvement we develop the products and technologies that reduce the cost of energy and bring the highest possible value to our customers and to Vestas. To put it short: Vestas Power Solutions develops the wind power systems of the future. As a part of Vestas Power Solutions, the Product Solutions & Integration is responsible for designing the product architecture and product roadmap in response to market roadmap requirements, translating product architecture and roadmap into module requirements, and full value chain integration. Loads and Control (LaC), as part of Product Solutions & Integration, is responsible for designing and optimizing the product for load and control strategy together with cross product design work. The department consists of highly skilled, international, well experienced engineers who are taking accountability for all aspects of the LaC solution delivered to the Products which are placed across 3 design locations: Portugal, Denmark and India.Responsibilities Your main tasks will focus on power curve validation efforts and it will include: Reviewing power performance test plans and results. Performing technical root cause analysis to explain the performance deviations. Coordinate RCA efforts in collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders. Analyze the controller's performance deviation, leading to underperformance of the power curve, and pinpoint the specific control driver responsible. Provide statistical analysis with critical thinking skills that ensure scrutiny of data solutions before rollout. Address any troubleshooting needs by leveraging insights from networking with people. Additionally, demonstrate proficiency in comprehending intricate electrical, mechanical, load & control, and sensor systems. Understand organizational structures and conclude complex data analysis. Be a good team member in a global environment with a geographically dispersed and multicultural team Qualifications Have a relevant technical education, such as a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Control Engineering, Aerospace engineering, Power Systems engineering or any other related field. 4-7 years Experience in the wind industry, specifically in Controller tuning, SCADA data analysis, and prototype power curve verification testing. Strong understanding of turbine operations & controller performance
